July 21

We often hear that we should pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Ps 122:6) but have you ever prayed for the peace of America or even the city that you are part of?  Jer 29:7 says, “Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”  (note this verse is just before the famous “I know the plans for you . . .” verse).  We need to pray more often for peace.  And peace is not just the absence of war but for spiritual well being.  So PRAY.